Howmet Aerospace Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Howmet Aerospace reported a revenue of $1.25 billion, a 31% decrease year-over-year, impacted by COVID-19 and 737 MAX production declines. The company reported a Loss from Continuing Operations of $84 million, or $0.19 per share. Income from Continuing Operations excluding special items was $55 million, or $0.12 per share. Despite these challenges, Howmet Aerospace generated positive cash from operations and positive adjusted free cash flow, with a cash balance of $1.28 billion at the end of the quarter.
Revenue decreased 31% year-over-year to $1.25 billion due to COVID-19 and 737 MAX production declines.
Loss from Continuing Operations was $84 million, or $0.19 per share.
Income from Continuing Operations excluding special items was $55 million, or $0.12 per share.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow excluding separation costs was $76 million.
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Forward Guidance
Howmet Aerospace provided an outlook for the third quarter and full year of 2020, including revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and earnings per share excluding special items. The company anticipates third quarter 2020 revenue and earnings will represent the low point for the year, while fourth quarter 2020 revenue is expected to recover with margins rebounding to levels similar to the second quarter 2020.
Positive Outlook
- Full Year Revenue ~$5,200M +/- $100M
- Full Year Adjusted EBITDA ~$1,030M +/- $35M
- Full Year Adjusted EBITDA Margin ~20% +/- 100 bps
- Full Year Earnings per Share Excluding Special Items $0.60 - $0.72
- 2Q - 4Q Adjusted Free Cash Flow ~$400M +/- $50M